Have you looked at your resume lately and noticed that it needs a little something to jazz it up? Well, look no further than technological trends.
Quick response (QR) codes are a funny looking mesh of black lines that, when scanned from a mobile device (iPhone, Android, or smartphone with camera), lead you to a myriad of places including websites, coupons, messages, and documents. You take a picture of the QR code, and if you have the proper application, it will decipher the code. It is basically a way for someone to post a hyperlink on a physical object, such as a business card, giving someone the ability to scan the code and be taken to a designated location on the web.
Why should you make a QR code?
- They are advanced technology that conveys the message to employers that you are current on technological trends.
- It is important to be up to date on industry trends and tools. QR codes are used in real estate, marketing, and technology fields.
- Your business card can carry a lot more information, without being overwhelming or bigger.
How do I get a QR code?
QR codes make it easy to share multiple sites with a recruiter with one quick scan. Sites such as Vizibility.com can create QR codes for you. Vizibility can tailor your Google search results to your liking. When you place the QR code on resumes, business cards, cover letters, and presentations, your top five Google results will appear that, with another click, leads an employer to your complete Google search results.
You can also create a QR code through Google Shortener http://goo.gl/. Simply type the website that you want displayed and click “shorten.” After your shortened URL comes up, hit “details” located on the bottom right hand corner, and voila, your QR code appears.
How have you used QR codes?
